Option Block 169: Synthetic Puts and the Fudge Factor
Option Block 169: Synthetic Puts and the Fudge Factor\n
Trading Block: A selloff across the major indices today, amid concerns about financing in Spain. IMF is about to stop payments to Greece, thus increasing the odds of insolvency by September. VIX gets weekend back and then some. Even McDonald's can't make money in this environment - down about 3% after recent earnings.\n
Odd Block: Unusual and interesting activity today in BCE Inc. (BCE) a Canadian telecommunications company, Logitech International (LOGI), and Under Armour (UA).\n
Xpress Bock: Sean Fitzgerald once again takes the hot seat and discusses what came across the OX desk today. Large orders on the Russell, IWM, VXX and SPX weekly 1275 puts. Spikes in Apple and Google. \n
Listener Mail: Hello Options Crew, I was wondering what technical indicators you use when trading on multiple time frames, both day and swing, other than basic support and resistance levels. I know there is a tendency for more novice traders to get into a state of indicator-itis but I have good success with the McClellan oscillator. What are your experiences with indicators and what have you found the best for certain market conditions you analyze? I am still rather confused with tick and trin. Thanks for the insight and keep up the good work. (Via the Options Insider forum by OptionsVoodoo)\n
Facebook Aug 23 Puts for $.45 or Zynga Jul 5 Puts for $.35 - which to sell? (Via Twitter from TDuffee) \n
Downside in buying DITM calls 2 months out and selling the common against it? How often no initial pop after 20 trades? (Via Twitter from Greg Persky \xfe@raider250) \n
Around the Block: A big week ahead: The calm before the Apple storm. Facebook earning on 7/26. Ford 7/25 - Before the bell. Others: Amazon - 7/26, Netflix - 7/24, Tesla Motors - 7/25, and Zynga - 7/25 - Caterpillar, Whole Foods, Boeing, Crocs, Cheesecake Factory and Buffalo Wild Wings.